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Jon J. Johnson of MODA and Denise Snyder of Mariel

How sweet (or suite) it is: The Larimer Square nightclub Suite 200 is the setting Saturday for The Sweet Life, a cocktail party and fashion show that raises money for Brandon Center, a shelter operated by Volunteers of America. The 118-bed Brandon Center provides food, shelter and life skills training for women who’ve suffered domestic violence, or were formerly homeless.

Doors open at 7; the runway show, where Wilhelmina models will show seasonal selections from Mariel, Moda and Goldyn, is at 8:15. Deejay Ginger Perry will provide the music and Metromix.com TV host Heidi McGuire will emcee.

“In addition to showcasing the hottest fashions for fall and winter from Mariel, we’ll capitalize on the theme by serving confectionary delights from Happy Cakes Bakeshop and Sugarlicious,” says Jim White, VOA’s director of community affairs. “Our goal is to help make life a bit sweeter for the women and children of Brandon Center.”

General admission tickets are $65 and include unlimited Voli Vodka drinks, passed appetizers from sister nightspot Chloe, the Happy Cakes dessert bar and a party gift. Catwalk seating is $100 per person, and includes all of the above, plus a deluxe gift. Those buying a Sponsor Booth receive complimentary Champagne bottle service, Voli drinks and tableside snacks, plus admission to a pre-show party, with complimentary valet parking, at EDGE Restaurant in the Four Seasons Hotel Denver.

EDGE also is accepting dinner reservations for show-goers, starting at 5 p.m. Those who mention VOA when making their reservation will receive a complimentary “Sweet Life” dessert. When making online reservations through OpenTable, use the code “VOA” in the Special Requests section. Or, call 303-389-3343.

White also says Sugarlicious is donating candy bars that guests can purchase for $10. Inside will be a ‘golden ticket’ redeemable for an array of prizes, such as Southwest Airlines flights, bottle service at Suite 200, concert tickets from AEG Live and more.

Sweet Life tickets can be purchased online — VOAColorado.org — through close of business Friday. Any that remain will be available at the door on Saturday.

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